Fly Fishing Small Streams

A classic celebration of small-stream fly fishing by John Gierach, one of the most beloved and widely read voices in modern angling literature. Gierach had a rare gift for making readers feel as though they were sitting beside him around a campfire or leaning against a tailgate after a long day on the river - usually with a cup of coffee in hand and a slightly exaggerated story waiting to unfold. In this wonderfully written guide to the art of fishing small, often-overlooked trout streams, Gierach blends practical fishing knowledge with his trademark wit, dry humour and thoughtful storytelling. Rather than obsessing only about catching fish, he explores the entire small-stream experience: reading pocket water, choosing tackle, making stealthy casts beneath overhanging branches, scouting forgotten creeks and appreciating the solitude, beauty and occasional mosquito attack that come with wandering remote trout waters. Drawn from years of personal fishing adventures, the book is filled with the quiet wisdom and understated humour that made Gierach such a favourite among fly anglers worldwide. It is as much about why we fish as it is about how to fish. Illustrated with black-and-white sketches and photographs throughout. Very good condition. Softcover. 23cm x 15cm. 159 pages.